BABY TREND IS RECALLING 5,787 LATCH-LOC CAR SEATS, MODELS MAGNUM 6439, GALAXY 6481, SILVERADO 6448, AND 6400S STAND ALONE BASES, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MAY 14, 2007 AND APRIL 1, 2008.

Make / Models :           Model/Build Years:     
     BABY TREND / 6400 RIGID LATCH-LOC BASE       9999
     BABY TREND / 6439 (RIGID LATCH-LOC)       9999
     BABY TREND / 6448 (RIGID LATCH-LOC)       9999
     BABY TREND / 6481 (RIGID LATCH-LOC)       9999
 
Manufacturer : BABY TREND INC., Mfr's Report Date : JUN 23, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08C008000  N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A 
 
Component: CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE LATCH ANCHOR
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 5787

Summary:
 BABY TREND IS RECALLING 5,787 LATCH-LOC CAR SEATS, MODELS MAGNUM 6439, GALAXY 6481, SILVERADO 6448, AND 6400S STAND ALONE BASES, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MAY 14, 2007 AND APRIL 1, 2008. INCORRECT STEEL WAS USED ON THE LATCH CONNECTOR LOCKING PAWL.

Consequence:
 THE LATCH CONNECTOR LOCKING PAWL CAN CRACK ALLOWING THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT BASE TO DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE'S LATCH ANCHORS DURING A SEVERE CRASH. THIS CAN RESULT IN THE SEAT FAILING TO PROVIDE THE PROPER PROTECTION FOR ITS OCCUPANT.

Remedy:
 BABY TREND WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE BASE FREE OF CHARGE. ONLY RIGID LATCH-LOC MODEL CHILD RESTRAINTS ARE INVOLVED IN THIS RECALL. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT BABY TREND TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-328-7363.

Notes:
 CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.